At the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service booth at Sunbelt Ag Expo, I caught up with the Florida NASS Director Ben Klugh. Ben and I talked about a variety of things, including the Census of Agriculture that will take place in 2007, but something they are already preparing for. Interview (4:00 wma) Report (1:30 wma) Find out more at the Florida NASS …
FDOC Re-evaluates Advertising Plan
Due to the crop forecast numbers released earlier this month, Ken Keck says that FDOC has to re-calculate spending. Report (1:09 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FDOC Focusing on Advertising
Andrew Meadows explains what it takes to create an advertisement that benefits the citrus industry. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NCBA Membership Rises in Southeast
In the cattle barn at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga you’ll find a display set up by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. And in that booth will be the Southeast Representative for NCBA Melanie Sojourner. I chatted with Melanie about not only what she’s talking to producers about at Sunbelt, but also the fact that memberships here in …
Tennessee Featured at Sunbelt
Each year Sunbelt Ag Expo has a spotlight state, and this year it’s Tennessee. But Tyron Spearman says they were busy at this year’s event as they have been recognized in other areas besides being featured as the spotlight state this year.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
AL Nass Director at Sunbelt
USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service has a booth at this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo, and one of those you can talk with there is the Alabama NASS Director, Herb Vanderberry. I had a chance to chat with Herb about the work they do for agriculture. Interview (3:40 wma) Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Technology of the Future-Producing Your Own Energy on the Farm
We have heard much about ethanol production here in the U.S. as it’s an industry that continues to grow and grow. But now, other countries are also interested in the production of Ethanol. In today’s Agri View, Everett Griner looks at what part will their farmers play.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
Senator Saxby Chambliss Speaks at Sunbelt
It’s been a warm but beautiful Wednesday at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga as some of the crowd was on hand to hear the announcement of the new USDA CRP Longleaf Pine Initiative. I was able to catch up with Senate Ag Committee Chairman, Saxby Chambliss, who discussed not only that new program, but also the 2007 Farm …
USDA Announces Program to Restore Longleaf Pine Forests
At the Sunbelt Ag Expo this afternoon Teresa Lasseter, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency, announced a new CRP Longleaf Pine Initiative to increase forests by 250,000 acres in 9 southern states. Hear the announcement made by Lasseter along with comments from Senate Ag Committee Chairman Saxby Chambliss of Georgia. Announcement (6:00 wma) Report (1:30 wma) The FSA website has …
GA Beef Board Talks with Producers at Sunbelt
The Georgia Beef Board has been set up again this year at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, giving them a chance to talk with producers about the Beef Checkoff. Pictured are Julie Watson and Clay Talton who are splitting up the time here. I talked with Julie on how they enjoy meeting with cattlemen from across the state each year. Report (1:00 wma) …